Machine Equipment Operator I

Alpine, an ITW company, currently has an opening for a Machine Equipment Operator I - 1st Shift (6am - 4:30pm - 4 days a week) in its Litchfield, IL facility to produce connector plates by operating press machines to cut and punch steel by size and shape. Alpine, an ITW company, is a leading provider of building component software, equipment, and the industry's best service to truss manufacturers. Partnering with our customers, we help to improve their businesses and make them more productive. We are also a leader in delivering software solutions to homebuilders to increase productivity and profitability. ITW offers its employees a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures. Starting pay $18/hr. Produce quality connector plates of various sizes and types in an efficient and cost effective manner by operating machines to cut out parts of specified size and shape from metal by performing the following duties. Ensures that the press and related equipment is properly set up for production. NOTE: Failure to do this could cause damage to the equipment or personal injury. Start machine daily, checks oil, coolant, and grease and applies if necessary and keeps metal and die lubricated as necessary. Performs daily equipment maintenance as stated on the maintenance check sheets. Maintain production run sheets ensuring that all information is documented and accurate. Ensures that the product is handled and packaged in the correct manner. Refers to the products quality data sheet or asks Supervisor. Cleans and maintains immediate work area on a daily basis. Turns in the production run sheet at the end of the shift, ensuring that all of information on the sheet is accurate and legible. Notifies maintenance personnel if machine needs other than basic maintenance attention. If plates are to be shipped in boxes, ensure the appropriate number of plates is placed in each box as the product is produced. Assembles boxes necessary for daily production and records boxes/bundles produced as required by Production Supervisor. Follows all safety rules and reports any identified hazards to the Supervisor. Follows all required lockout - tag out procedures before doing any type of maintenance to machines. Wears all protective equipment required by company including but not limited to: gloves, ear protection, safety glasses, respirator, etc. Communicates with coworkers, management, staff, and others in a courteous and professional manner. Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions. Acts, dresses, and behaves in a professional manner to reflect a positive image of the organization. Provides high quality customer service to all internal and external customers. On a rotating basis, stack specified configurations of trays or boxes on pallet and move to the pallet wrapper. On a rotating basis, supply the line with packaging corrugated box materials. Provide training to end-of-line palletizer operators as needed. Provide feedback to machine operator as needed while functioning as a palletizer operator on a rotating basis. Perform material handling functions as assigned. Other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned. COMMUNICATION: Clearly conveying information and ideas to supervisors, maintenance technicians and other team members DRIVING FOR RESULTS: Working to meet the goals of the department. Produce products at or above stated standards RAISING THE BAR: Continuously raising expectations of team performance; motivating and supporting team efforts to achieve goals while upholding organizational values and standards; tracking progress toward goals.